Chocolate Lace Flower
$4.49
Ammi Majus
- Seed count 150
- Great Cut Flower
- Perennial
- Height 80 cm
In stock
Description
Chocolate Lace Flower is a tall, branching flower, with finely divided, feathery foliage. Known for its delicate, lacy umbels of small flowers in deep burgundy, purple, cream or chocolate-brown hues, giving it a rich, dark appearance.
Adding texture and contrast in borders, cottage gardens, or wildflower meadows with the dark blooms standing out against lighter-colored plants.
It is a fashionable flower for cut flowers arrangements, and one of the best bouquet filler-foliage plants you can grow. They last up to 10 days in the vase and can also be used dyed or dried.
It attracts beneficial predatory insects, bees and butterflies.
| Method: Sow direct or seedlings | Soil Temp: 10°C - 25°C |
| Cool Mountain: Nov - Dec | Position: Part sun |
| Arid: Aug - Jan | Row Spacing: 30cm apart |
| Temperate: Sep-Nov, Mar-Jun | Planting Depth: 3 mm |
| Sub Tropical: May - Oct | Harvest: 90 days |
| Tropical: Jun - Aug | Plant Height: 80cm |
Growing ConditionsÂ
Sunlight:
- Full sun (4-6 hours daily) to partial shade.
Soil:
- Well drained, sandy/loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.5.
- Avoid heavy clay.
Planting Steps
- Loosen soil 30 cm deep; mix in compost for drainage.
- Scatter seeds on surface; cover lightly.
- Water gently with a misting spray.
- Space plants 30 cm apart.
Care & Maintenance
Watering:
- Daily until established; reduce frequency afterward.
Fertilising:
- Not required, light compost in poor soils.
Pruning:
- Deadhead spent blooms to prevent aggressive self-seeding.
Support:
- Stake tall stems in windy areas.
Overwintering:
- Mulch first year plants to protect roots.
Companion Plants
Good Companions:
- Yarrow, Chamomile, Black Eyed Susans.
Avoid:
- Carrots (shared pests like carrot rust fly).
Troubleshooting
Pests:
Aphids:
- Spray with neem oil.
Carrot Rust Fly:
- Use row covers.
Diseases:
- Powdery mildew: Improve airflow.
- Root rot: Avoid overwatering.
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